St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic primary school in Rockdale, NSW offering K-6. With an ICSEA score of 1092, it sits in the 82nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 89% of students have a language background other than English.
Rockdale NSW 2216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How St Joseph's Catholic Primary School compares
By ICSEA, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks 403rd of the 2,095 primary schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 51 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 39th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campus, an independent secondary school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores 1092, above average.
Enrolment and location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Rockdale
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Rockdale, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $1,906/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 15,475.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Rockdale suburb profileSchools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campusIndependent Secondary · Rockdale | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Rockdale Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Rockdale | 0.6 km | 1053 | 39 lower | 321 |
| Bexley Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Bexley | 0.7 km | 1005 | 87 lower | 249 |
| St George Girls High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 0.9 km | 1148 | 56 higher | 908 |
| St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox CollegeIndependent Primary · Bexley | 0.9 km | 1123 | 31 higher | 372 |
| Marist College KogarahCatholic Secondary · Bexley | 1.0 km | 1076 | 16 lower | 1,045 |
| Kogarah High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kogarah | 1.2 km | 993 | 99 lower | 787 |
| Kogarah Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Kogarah | 1.2 km | 1087 | 5 lower | 456 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School a government school?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is a Catholic school, not a government school.
What year levels does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offer?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School offers K-6.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School's ICSEA score?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1092, placing it in the 82nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School has 204 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
The nearest schools to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are St Mary and St Mina's Coptic Orthodox College, Rockdale campus (0.4 km), Rockdale Public School (0.6 km), Bexley Public School (0.7 km).
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School located?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is located in Rockdale, NSW 2216. Visit the school website at https://stjrockdale.syd.catholic.edu.au.